ESCA
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Interior Architecture - Public
Details
ESCA translates the ethos of “Worldly Flavors, Mediterranean Heart” into space, bringing the refined yet understated spirit of the Mediterranean to İzmir İstinyePark. The design balances technical volumes, dining hall, and service areas around a sculptural 360° bar in marble and bronze, the heart of social interaction. A once outdoor terrace is now an interior-like hall through wood panels, travertine flooring, earthy tones, and tropical greenery. Sunlight enlivens the space by day, concealed lighting warms it at night. ESCA blurs boundaries between inside and out, embodying Mediterranean warmth, sincerity, and sociability.
The Jury‘s Statement
A powerful yet subtle spatial staging lends »ESCA« an impressive presence. The sculptural bar forms the charismatic heart of social interaction, while materiality and lighting authentically convey Mediterranean warmth. The seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces, along with the harmonious interplay of function and atmosphere, make a compelling statement. This outstanding execution fully merits the highest level of distinction.
